Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $45,180 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $68,710
Employed locally 470
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $68,710

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $62,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,470
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,930
    Reno, NV $42,670
    Greenville, NC $41,410
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $41,030

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,470
    Construction Laborers $47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,980
    Electricians $64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Las Vegas, NV is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 7.9% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.